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Clear case of discrimination: Gujarat HC on CRPF denying promotion to HIV positive staffer
"This case highlights clear instances of discrimination in the...
Govt is building a sanctions-proof supply chain for Russian oil, says Petroleum Secy
“Imports need ships which are not sanctioned, insurance which takes...
Wage Revision: Govt offers 12% hike with 5-yr arrears to PSU general insurance industry
The unions of PSU general insurance industry are yet to respond to the new proposal However, there are indications that the unions will reject the latest wage revision proposals from the GIPSA and would like to stick their demand for a pay parity with Life Insurance...
Over 23.08 cr Ayushman Bharat Health Account numbers created
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) aims to develop the backbone necessary to support the integrated digital health infrastructure of the country. It will bridge the existing gap amongst different stakeholders of the...
Climate change: Cabinet approves India’s updated nationally determined contributions
According to the updated NDC, India now stands committed to reducing emissions intensity of its GDP by 45 per cent by 2030, from 2005 level, and achieving about 50 per cent cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources by...
Govt withdraws privacy bill proposal, working on new law
A government notice stated it was taking the decision as a parliamentary panel's review of the bill had suggested 81 amendments, leading to the need for a new "comprehensive legal framework" The privacy bill was designed to protect Indian citizens and establish a...
New global alliance launched to end AIDS in children by 2030
UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima argues, “by bringing together new improved medicines, new political commitment, and the determined activism of communities, we can be the generation who end AIDS in children. We can win this – but we can only win together.”...
RBI’s financial inclusion index rises; showing growth across all segments
The index captures information on various aspects of financial inclusion in a single value ranging between 0 and 100, where 0 represents complete financial exclusion and 100 indicates full financial inclusion. In August last year, the central bank said it has been...
5.83 crore income tax returns filed for FY22
The officer said during the last fiscal, the due date for which was extended till December 31, 2021, around the same number of returns -- at 5.89 crore -- were filed More than 72 lakh ITRs were filed on the last day (Sunday) this time, the officer said New Delhi: The...
No question of India getting into stagflation or recession: Sitharaman
"Repeatedly in the assessment of global agencies, India remains the fastest growing economy in the assessment of global agencies. Pandemic, second wave, Omicron, Russia-Ukraine (war), even today largest supply components in China are under lockdown. In spite of that,...
Wage Revision: Talks between GIPSA & PSU general insurance Unions to resume on Aug 4
In a letter to Suchita Gupta, chairperson, GIPSA, on Tuesday, unions had pointed out,“Failure of the DFS and our managements to address the genuine demands of the workforce have created a lot of distrust which needs to be rebuilt. You must have noticed the anguish of...
India now among select nations shaping global financial sector trends: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi ` India is one of the world's leading economies and will grow even bigger going forward; we should build institutions that can cater to our present and future roles,'' the Prime Minister said Gandhinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on...